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Stark Mays Fm Provias Wells Whitaker Johnson SURFACE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WEEKLY STAFF MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1980 1980. Mr. Bob Walker prei terest were presented by: C. B. Cleaver "REACT" SOUTHERN DIVISION: RECEIVED FEB x '80 DIV BOR DIR ADM DIR N Dll E i i"e w/1 ANL CIERS SEC A-AML a. ^ , Ai A REACT sales presentation was made to the Upjohn Company in our offices on Friday, February 1, 1980. As they only operate a fleet of 172 long-term leased cars, they are interested in a REACT service, such as we supplied Apco Oil Company, rather than a purchase of REACT, We have discussed this with the Computer Department and do not plan to pur sue this arrangement. Exchange of VCM Cars We presently operate 87 uninsulated, DOT 112, 26,000 gallon VCM cars leased from Union Tank Car Company. These cars were to be exchanged for 87 insulated, DOT 105, 26,000 gallon VCM cars in April and May of 1980. This exchange has been accelerated and 19 of the new cars have already been shipped to Westlake, Louisiana. Derailments Two leased jumbo pressure cars were derailed in Aberdeen, Mississippi on the Frisco on January 29, 1980. Both cars were loaded with VCM; but the cars did not overturn, and no product was lost or injuries sustained. Both cars were rerailed the next day and moved into the plant to be un loaded. After the cars are unloaded, they will be sent to Artesia, Mississippi for bearing inspection and then returned to service. One leased 11,000 gallon capacity tank car was derailed by the W. P. at Wells, Nevada on January 11, 1980. The car was empty and last contained "ALF0L" alcohol. Major damage resulted and a depreciated value statement .was sent to the railroad. The supplier has been contacted about a replace ment car if this one is removed from service. Billings and Denver Asphalt Meeting We met with WC0 on January 30, 1980 to discuss tank car requirements for Billings and Denver the balance of 1980. Current tank car requirements indicate we should have cars to lease to outside companies this summer and be able to provide replacement tank cars for lube and wax shipments until the 41 new cars can be purchased and put into service. DTH 000020964 Weekly Staff Meeting Page 2 February 11, 1980 Personnel Effective February 11, 1980, David Johnson is transferred to AnalystEquipment and Records, replacing Stan Polwort who resigned. Effective this same date, Mike Turner is employed to replace David Johnson as an Analyst in Rail Operations. J. A. Crumbaker January Safety Statistics The safety performance results for January are as follows: Transport Accidents Responsible Non-responsible January 1980 3 2 January 1979 3 7 Non-transport Accidents Responsible Non-responsible 0 0 0 0 Lost-time Injuries 0 0 J. F. Cummings Union Negotiations - Hartford D.F, A new three-year contract retroactive to December 1, 1979 was nego tiated on January 30, 1980 and unanimously ratified by the Teamster mem bership on January 31, 1980. L. G. Hubbard Federal Railroad Administration Study The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded a contract to Edwards Air Force Base to study wreck-clearance procedures with emphasis "*on the handling of ha2ardous materials cars following derailments. The t FRA's objective is to develop techniques and guidelines for the safe con duct of wreck-clearance operations. The study is to be completed by April, 1981. Louisiana Department of Public Safety Hearing Larry Hubbard will attend a Louisiana Department of Public Safety (DPS) public hearing in New Orleans Tuesday evening. The hearing is to solicit comment on the DPS's proposed program for the regulation of hazardous materials transportation. dth 000020965 Weekly Staff Meeting Page 3 February 11, 1980 T. M. Laugh!in Strike Situation Wrenshall - Quiet weekend; no incidents to report. Billings - Transport terminal has no incidents to report over the weekend. There were two incidents at the main gate of the refinery involving broken windows in two vehicles. It was also reported that two people tried to climb a fence at the refinery, and they were arrested. Ponca City - Continental Can Company - Transportation has been pulling one truckload a day from this company with no incidents to report. Falls City, Texas Open House An Open House was held Friday, February 8, for local, county, and state officials and Conoco personnel. Tours were given of the Conquista mill operation and the Conoco transport terminal; it was very well re ceived by all attending. E. B. McMillan Study Group - Proposed C&P Plant Representatives of Marketing, Technical Services, Refining, Central Engineering, and Surface Transportation met in Ponca City on February 7 to review the plans and economics of the proposed C&P Plant. The primary purpose of the meeting was to update Central Engineering and review phys ical requirements for the facility. Bob Walker Personnel Effective February 16, J. A. (Jack) Crumbaker, Director-Safety & Environmental Affairs, Surface Transportation, will be promoted to Coordinator-Supply, Natural Gas Products. Effective this same date, J. R. (Richard) Fitzgerald, Division Director-Operations, Central Divi sion, will be promoted to Director-Safety & Environmental Affairs, re placing Mr. Crumbaker. Effective February 16, R. A. (Bob) Dorcheus, Division DirectorOperations, Rocky Mountain Division, will be promoted to Director-Computer Applications, replacing Owen Baker, transferred -- DTH 000020966 Weekly Staff Meeting Page 4 February 11, 1980 G. R. Watson Rail Rate Increase The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the filing of a master tariff by the Western Railroads for a 2% emergency interim increase on interstate rates and charges. The Commission will endeavor to issue its decision in this proceeding by February 15. DISTRIBUTION: R. W. Lee, Houston G. M. Robinson, Denver M. W. Black, Greensboro G. W. Roller, Overland Park *J. W. Hamilton, Houston D. A. Lyle, Houston F. L. Gannon, Houston J. L. Thompson, Houston B. J. Burke, Houston Ed Treadway, Houston K. C. Winters, Stamford Mike Reimer, Ponca City N. B. Mavris, Houston W. E. Laughlin, Houston Joe Laskosky, Houston J. F. Pinkman, Houston Transportation, Costa Mesa Dick Fuller, Houston DTH 000020967